Archive for March, 2011

Gaslow Cabinet Built

by: Gromett March 24, 2011

I have decided to go for the gaslow system as the biggest size of underslung tank I can fit is too small.  I will be installing the double 11KG system with manual changeover. Today I finished lining out the rear storage area and installing the carcass for the gas cabinet.  I will be lining this [...]

New Fridge and Venting

by: Gromett March 23, 2011

I have decided to go with a compressor fridge.  I intend to install this in a slightly different manner than most people install them. Rather than putting vents in on the side of the van I am going to put a duct in that will channel the warm rising air into the shower cubicle.  This [...]

Viewing the Bus and New Headlights

by: Gromett March 22, 2011

I had someone come to look at the Bus yesterday.  They seemed 50/50 interested until I told them it does 10-15Mpg.  I don’t think they will be back.  I can’t believe it.  I did say it was  a BUS not a van.  Do people expect to get 20-30mpg out of an 8.4T bus with a [...]

Another Long day…

by: Gromett March 21, 2011

Well I finally have the Bus pretty much emptied and stripped down now.  I still have some stuff to clear out of it for tomorrow mornings viewing at 10am but I am hoping this guy likes the bus and can confirm it sold.  I went round to the Garage to check on the parts and [...]

Mobile Satelite Internet New Option

by: Gromett March 21, 2011

I just visited the IPCopter website and found they now offer an automated dish solution Prior to seeing this my two options were a Alden Sat Net at £3,000 or a BeyonDSL fixed dish solution for £350. The new one from IPCopter has 2 systems.  The original one doesn’t look brilliant from an engineering point [...]